1 Chronicles 7:38
New International Version
The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispah and Ara.

New Living Translation
The sons of Jether were Jephunneh, Pispah, and Ara.

English Standard Version
The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.

King James Bible
And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.

New King James Version
The sons of Jether were Jephunneh, Pispah, and Ara.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Jether were Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.

NASB 1995
The sons of Jether were Jephunneh, Pispa and Ara.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Jether were Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Jether were Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.

Christian Standard Bible
Jether’s sons: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jether’s sons: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispa, and Ara.

Contemporary English Version
Jether was the father of Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jether's sons were Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.

Good News Translation
The descendants of Jether were Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara,

International Standard Version
Jether's descendants included Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.

NET Bible
The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispah, and Ara.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispa, and Ara.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.

World English Bible
The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Jether: Jephone, and Phaspha, and Ara.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispa, and Ara.

New American Bible
The sons of Jether were Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Jether: Jophaniah, and Pispah and Ara.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Peshitta lacks this verse.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispa, and Ara.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Jether, Jephina, and Phaspha, and Ara.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sons of Asher
37Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. 38The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara. 39The sons of Ulla: Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:24
The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.

Numbers 26:48-50
These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni, / the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem. / These were the clans of Naphtali, and their registration numbered 45,400.

Joshua 19:32-39
The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali: / Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. / Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. ...

Judges 5:17
Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.

2 Kings 15:29
In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Ezekiel 48:1-7
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Revelation 7:6
from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000,

Matthew 4:13-15
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Luke 2:36
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

Acts 26:7
the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.

Romans 11:1
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Philippians 3:5
circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. / For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. / By the word of the Lord, we declare to you that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have fallen asleep. ...

Hebrews 11:21
By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.


Treasury of Scripture

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1 Chronicles 7
1. The sons of Issachar;
6. of Benjamin;
13. of Naphtali;
14. of Manasseh;
15. and of Ephraim.
21. The calamity of Ephraim by the men of Gath.
23. His posterity by Beriah.
28. Their habitations.
30. The sons of Asher.














The sons of Jether
This phrase introduces us to the lineage of Jether, a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name "Jether" in Hebrew (יֶתֶר) means "abundance" or "excellence," suggesting a man of notable standing or character. In the context of the genealogies in Chronicles, the mention of Jether and his sons underscores the importance of family heritage and the continuation of God's promises through the generations. It reflects the biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His people, as each name represents a link in the chain of God's covenantal relationship with Israel.

Jephunneh
The name Jephunneh (יְפֻנֶּה) means "he will be prepared" or "he will face." This name is also associated with Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, who was one of the faithful spies sent by Moses to explore the Promised Land. The mention of Jephunneh here may not directly relate to Caleb's father, but it evokes the spirit of readiness and faithfulness that characterized Caleb's life. In a broader sense, it serves as a reminder of the call to be prepared and faithful in our walk with God, trusting in His promises and standing firm in the face of challenges.

Pispah
The name Pispah (פִּסְפָּה) is less common in the biblical text, and its meaning is not entirely clear. Some scholars suggest it may mean "fragment" or "portion." The inclusion of Pispah in this genealogy highlights the diversity and uniqueness of each individual within God's plan. Even when details about a person are scarce, their presence in the biblical record signifies their role in the unfolding account of God's people. It encourages believers to recognize that every person, regardless of how much or little is known about them, has a place and purpose in God's kingdom.

Ara
The name Ara (עֲרָא) means "lion" or "hero." In the ancient Near Eastern context, lions were symbols of strength, courage, and royalty. The mention of Ara in this genealogy may suggest a person of notable bravery or leadership. This aligns with the biblical theme of God raising up leaders and heroes to accomplish His purposes. Ara's inclusion serves as an inspiration for believers to embrace their God-given roles with courage and to lead with integrity and strength, trusting in God's provision and guidance.

(38) The sons of Jether.--Jether and Ithran (1Chronicles 7:37) are virtually the same name, and perhaps to be identified here. This will connect 1Chronicles 7:38 with the preceding line of the sons of Zophah.

Jephunneh.--The name of the father of Caleb the Kenizzite.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וּבְנֵ֖י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jether:
יֶ֑תֶר (ye·ṯer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3500: Jether -- Moses' father-in-law, also the name of several Israelites

Jephunneh,
יְפֻנֶּ֥ה (yə·p̄un·neh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3312: Jephunneh -- father of Caleb, also an Asherite

Pispa,
וּפִסְפָּ֖ה (ū·p̄is·pāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6462: Pispa -- an Asherite

and Ara.
וַאְרָֽא׃ (wa’·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 690: Ara -- a descendant of Asher


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